Jim Apicella - Hall of Fame - LIU Brooklyn
Jim Apicella
Induction Class of 2005
Baseball
Jim Apicella was a member of the Blackbirds baseball team from 1961-63. In an era dominated by pitchers, Apicella is the only player in program history to bat over .500 in consecutive seasons. He batted .507 in 1962 and .500 in 1963.
An outstanding second baseman, Apicella slugged over 1.000 in his final two seasons as a Blackbird and was an All-NCAA Section II pick.
Apicella also played basketball for the Blackbirds in 1961-62.
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